Thursday, February 3, 2022

What's on Tonight (Friday): Reacher, Reacher... Can You Reach Me?

 


The 2022 Winter Olympics starts today so naturally the Top Pick is the new Amazon Prime series Reacher.  Based on the popular series of novels by Lee Child, the series follows Jack Reacher as he seeks peace and doesn't care how many men, women and children he has to kill to get it.  I might be getting him mixed up with someone else.

I'm not a reader of the novels nor have I seen the Tom Cruise films but I do like the Alan Ritchson.  I know him from Titans where he played Hank Hall/Hawk, and as bad a show as Titans is (and boy, is it bad) the Hawk and Dove storyline was one of the only things on that show that worked for me.  

Elsewhere we have the debut of yet another star-studded Apple TV+ series, Netflix has a film that is yet another variation on the Groundhog Day trope, and Disney+ has an incredibly depressing-sounding documentary about a man coming to terms with the death of his father.  Not hard to see why Reacher got Top Pick.

I did check out last week's Top Pick, The Legend of Vox Machina.  I'm sorry to report that it didn't live up to the expectations associated with being Top Pick.  It wants to be a sort of D&D Guardians of the Galaxy but everyone on it is already too nice and too good and it just comes off like a children's show with swearing.  I'll keep watching though because dragons and swords and shit so I'll let you know if it gets better.

And seriously: is Jack Reacher just Peacemaker without the shiny chrome helmet and awesome hair metal soundtrack?

TOP PICK

Reacher✔️(Amazon Prime, 12:01 AM) SEASON 1. 'When retired Military Police Officer Jack Reacher is arrested for a murder he did not commit, he finds himself in the middle of a deadly conspiracy full of dirty cops, shady businessmen and scheming politicians.  With nothing but his wits, he must figure out what is happening in Margrave, Georgia.  Based on the international bestseller, "Killing Floor" by Lee Child.'


PREMIERES

๐ŸŽฅ Book of Love (Amazon Prime, 12:01 AM) 'Unsuccessful English writer Henry's novel sells to no one.  But when his book is suddenly a surprise hit in Mexico, his publicist insists he travel there on a promotional tour.  Upon arrival, a confused Henry discovers the reason behind his novel's popularity - Mexican translator Maria has rewritten his dull book into a steamy erotic novel.  As tempers flare between them, the sparks begin to fly.'

๐Ÿ”” Phat Tuesdays (Amazon Prime, 12:01 AM) SERIES PREMIERE. 'Celebrates Phat Tuesdays at The Comedy Store, the influential comedy showcase that helped launch the careers of some of the most famous Black comedians in the industry today.'

๐Ÿ”” Suspicion (Apple TV+, 12:01 AM) SERIES PREMIERE. 'When the son of a prominent American businesswoman (Thurman) is kidnapped from a New York hotel, the eye of suspicion quickly falls on four seemingly ordinary British citizens who were at the hotel on the night in question. As they find themselves in a trans-Atlantic cat and mouse race to evade the combined forces of the National Crime Agency and the FBI to prove their innocence, it becomes apparent that not everyone can be trusted. Who is really behind the mysterious abduction, and who is only guilty of being in the wrong place at the wrong time?'

๐Ÿ”” 90 Day Journey: Ed, Natalie, Stephanie, Syngin and Jeniffer (Discovery+, 3:01 AM) SPECIAL PRESENTATION. 'Each curated mini-series is made up of every single scene a beloved couple has appeared in across each show in the 90 Day Universe. Now fans can watch each couples' story from the very beginning.'

๐ŸŽฅ Torn (Disney, 3:01 AM) 'Tells the story of world-renowned mountain climber Alex Lowe, who was killed in an avalanche in the Himalayas in 1999. He left behind a wife, Jennifer, and three young boys—sons Max, Sam and Isaac. Max, now in his 30s, directed the documentary in part to come to terms with his father’s death, and to process all that came after it.'

๐ŸŽฅ Loop Lapeta (Netflix, 3:01 AM) 'When her boyfriend loses a mobster's cash, Savi races against the clock to save the day — if only she can break out of a curious cycle of dead ends.'

๐ŸŽฅ Through My Window (Netflix, 3:01 AM) 'Raquel's longtime crush on her next-door neighbor turns into something more when he starts developing feelings for her, despite his family's objections.'

๐Ÿ”” Howard High (Tubi, 3:01 AM) SPECIAL PRESENTATION. 'To save their beloved arts program, a high-school musical group competes against a rival school.'

๐Ÿ’€ The Wrong High School Sweetheart (LMN, 8:00 PM) 'When Danielle reunites with her high school sweetheart, she's shocked to learn how far he's willing to go to keep their memories and relationship alive.'

RETURNING SHOWS

๐Ÿ”” (re)Motel (Discovery+, 3:01 AM) SEASON TWO PREMIERE. 'Passionate motel owners across America restore and redesign their historic properties to give them new life and create destination stops for a new generation of travelers.'

๐Ÿด Magnolia Table with Joanna Gaines (Discovery+, 3:01 AM) SEASON FIVE PREMIERE. 'Infused with her warmth and passion for all things family, Joanna Gaines spends time in the kitchen sharing her favorite recipes, where they come from and why she finds herself returning to them time and time again.'

๐Ÿ”” Sweet Magnolias (Netflix, 3:01 AM) SEASON TWO. 'Lifelong friends Maddie, Helen and Dana Sue lift each other up as they juggle relationships, family and careers in the small, Southern town of Serenity.'

๐Ÿ’€ I Survived a Serial Killer (A&E, 10:00 PM) "The Coast to Coast Killer" and "The Cook Brothers"

STREAMING

๐Ÿฒ The Legend of Vox Machina (Amazon Prime, 12:01 AM) TBA

๐Ÿ”” The Afterparty (Apple TV+, 12:01 AM) "Chelsea"

๐Ÿ”” Servant (Apple TV+, 12:01 AM) "Hair"

๐Ÿ”” Black Stories Presents: Your Attention Please (Hulu, 12:01 AM) SEASON FINALE. "Volume 11"

๐Ÿ”” 90 Day: The Single Life (Discovery+, 3:01 AM) "Tell All Part 2"


๐Ÿฅ‡OLYMPIC-SIZE DUMP*๐Ÿฅˆ

⛸ Figure Skating (NBC, 12:35 AM)

๐ŸฅŒ Mixed Doubles Curling: Sweden vs US (USA, 1:30 AM)

๐ŸŽฟ⛸ Freestyle Skiing, Figure Skating (NBC, 2:00 AM)

๐Ÿ”” Opening Ceremony (NBC, 6:30 AM, 8:00 PM & 12:38 AM)

๐Ÿ”” NBC Preview Show - Winter Olympics (NBC, 12:00 PM)

๐ŸฅŒ Mixed Doubles Curling: Sweden vs. US (USA, 2:00 PM)

⛸ Figure Skating (USA, 4:00 PM)

⛸ Figure Skating (USA, 5:15 PM)

⛸ Figure Skating (USA, 6:30 PM)

๐ŸฅŒ Mixed Doubles Curling: Switzerland vs. Sweden (USA, 8:00 PM)

๐Ÿ‚ Snowboarding (USA, 10:00 PM)

๐Ÿ’ Women's Hockey: Canada vs. Finland (USA, 11:50 PM)

๐ŸŽฟ Ski Jumping (USA, 1:30 AM)

๐ŸŽฟ Cross Country Skiing (USA, 2:45 AM)

SPORTS TONIGHT TODAY*

๐ŸŒ️‍♂️ PGA Tour Golf: AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, Second Round (Golf, 3:00 PM)

๐Ÿ€ College Basketball: St. Bonaventure at Richmond (ESPN2, 6:00 PM)

๐Ÿ€ College Basketball: Miami (Ohio) at Akron (CBSSN, 6:30 PM)

๐Ÿ€ College Basketball: Quinnipiac at Saint Peter's (ESPNU, 7:00 PM)

๐Ÿ’ 2022 NHL All-Star Skills Competition (ESPN, 7:30 PM)

๐Ÿ€ Women's College Basketball: Texas at Baylor (ESPN2, 8:00 PM)

๐Ÿ’ College Hockey: St. Cloud State at Denver (CBSSN, 9:00 PM)

๐Ÿ€ College Basketball: Toledo at Ball State (ESPNU, 9:00 PM)

๐Ÿ€ NBA Basketball: Philadelphia 76ers at Dallas Mavericks (ESPNU, 10:00 PM)

๐Ÿคธ‍♀️ Women's College Gymnastics: Utah at UCLA (ESPN2, 10:00 PM)

*Sporting Events Are Subject To COVID-Related Postponements.

EARLY PRIMETIME

๐Ÿ’ฒ Tug of Words (GSN, 4:30 PM) "Sister Sisters"

๐Ÿ’ฒ Chain Reaction (GSN, 5:00 PM) "Restauranters vs. Pogosyan Family"

๐Ÿ’ฒ People Puzzler (GSN, 6:00 PM) "We Play Hard"

๐Ÿงฝ Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years (Nickelodeon, 7:00 PM) "Camp SpongeBob"

๐Ÿ”” The Smurfs (Nickelodeon, 7:30 PM) "Funny Mommy; Smurfy Day Care"

๐Ÿ•— 8:00 EASTERN / ๐Ÿ•– 7:00 CENTRAL

๐Ÿ‘€ Big Brother: Celebrity Edition (CBS, 8:00 PM) TBA

๐Ÿคผ‍♂️ WWE Friday Night SmackDown (Fox, 8:00 PM) TBA

๐Ÿ”” Treehouse Masters: Ultimate Builds (Animal Planet, 8:00 PM) "Hidden Hideaway Views"

๐Ÿ’ฐ Gold Rush (Discovery, 8:00 PM) "The Ends of the Earth"

๐Ÿ”” Secrets of Sulphur Springs (Disney, 8:00 PM) "It's About Time"

๐Ÿ”” JoJo & Gran Gran (Nick Jr, 8:00 PM) "Summer: It's Time to Put on a Show"

๐Ÿ”” The Casagrandes (Nickelodeon, 8:00 PM) "Let's Get Ready to Rumba; Perro Malo"

๐Ÿ’– Ready for Love (OWN, 8:00 PM) "Blind Dates"

๐Ÿ’€ Killer Siblings (Oxygen, 8:00 PM) "Matting & Smith"

๐Ÿฒ Mythical Beasts (Science, 8:00 PM) "Man-eater Monsters"

๐Ÿ”” RuPaul's Drag Race (VH1, 8:00 PM) "Save a Queen"

๐Ÿ”” Middlemost Post (Nickelodeon, 8:30 PM) "Dog's Best Friend; Out of Shape"

๐Ÿ”” Wardens (Outdoor, 8:30 PM) "Waterfowl West to East"

๐Ÿ•— 9:00 EASTERN / ๐Ÿ•– 8:00 CENTRAL

๐Ÿ‘ฎ‍♂️ Cold Case Files (A&E, 9:00 PM) "Eyes of a Killer"

๐Ÿด Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (Food Network, 9:00 PM) "Creative Creations"

๐Ÿ”” Ladies Who List: Atlanta (OWN, 9:00 PM) "Giddy Up!"

๐Ÿ’€ Family Massacre (Oxygen, 9:00 PM) "The Brenizer/Berentson Family"

๐Ÿ’– Love After Lockup (WE, 9:00 PM) "Love During Lockup: Lost in Love"

๐Ÿ”” RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked (VH1, 9:30 PM) 

๐Ÿ•— 10:00 EASTERN / ๐Ÿ•– 9:00 CENTRAL

๐Ÿ”” Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO, 10:00 PM) TBA

๐Ÿ”” Forbidden History (Science, 10:00 PM) "Hunt for the Illuminati"

๐Ÿคผ‍♂️ All Elite Wrestling: Rampage (TNT, 10:00 PM) 'AEW Rampage from Chicago; Team Taz's Ricky Starks defends his FTW Title against challenger Jay Lethal; Thunder Rosa versus veteran Mercedes Martinez.'

๐Ÿ‘ป A Haunting (Travel, 10:00 PM) "Return to Bergen House"

LATE NIGHT

๐Ÿ”” The Graham Norton Show (BBC America, 11:00 PM) 'Penรฉlope Cruz and Pedro Almodรณvar talk about working together for the seventh time, James McAvoy reveals an improvised scene that didn't make the cut, Nicรดle Lecky talks about her 'high octane' drama, and Ella Henderson.'

๐Ÿ”” The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (NBC, 11:34 PM) 'Jennifer Lopez talks and performs with Maluma; professional basketball player Stephen Curry; actress Ayesha Curry.'

๐Ÿ”” Jimmy Kimmel Live! (ABC, 11:35 PM) TBA

๐Ÿ”” The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (CBS, 11:35 PM) 'Actress Jennifer Lawrence; actor Ralph Macchio; Nell and The Flaming Lips perform.'

๐Ÿ”” Nightline (ABC, 12:37 AM) TBA

๐Ÿ”” The Late Late Show with James Corden (CBS, 12:37 AM) 'Actor David Boreanaz; singer Melanie C; Finneas performs.'

๐Ÿ“บBroadcast/Cable/Satellite - RETRO Binge๐Ÿ“บ

๐Ÿ“บ The Andy Griffith Show (Sundance, 6:00 AM - 1:00 PM); The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (VH1, 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM); Roseanne (CMT, 9:00 AM - 11:42 AM); The Golden Girls (Hallmark, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM); ER (Pop, 9:00 AM - 3:00 AM); Living Single (TVOne, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM); M*A*S*H* (TVLand, 9:00 AM - 10:45 AM); Hawaii Five-0 (Ion, 10:00 AM - 3:00 AM); Gunsmoke (TVLand, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM); Law & Order (Sundance, 1:00 PM - 2:00 AM)); Seinfeld (Comedy Central, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM); House (Pop, 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM); The Office (Comedy Central, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM & 10:00 PM - 12:00 AM); Barney Miller (Antenna, 8:00 & 8:30 PM); Everybody Loves Raymond (TV Land, 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM); Good Times (TVOne, 8:00 PM - 3:00 AM); The Jeffersons (Antenna, 9:00 & 9:30 PM); King of Queens (TV Land, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM); Alice (Antenna, 11:30 PM) 

๐Ÿ“บ Johnny Carson (Antenna, 10:00 PM) 'Actor Buddy Hackett; actor Cindy Williams; Sander Vanocur.'

via Gyfcat

More TV Listings: The Futon Critic; Zap2it

Key Sources: The Futon Critic; Zap2it; Netflix; Wikipedia; Horrornews.net; Sysfy.com; hollywoodreporter.com

⭐: Top Pick
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๐ŸŽฅ: Movie
๐Ÿ“บ: Throwback
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